Olympian and International Dressage Judge Michael Poulin Weighs in on Gwyneth McPherson’s recent article discussing some of the darker issues within the dressage community. (more…)
It was my intention to discuss how the training scale relates to Second through Fourth Level in this installment, but I think it’s important to broach a broader topic about the direction of Dressage in the United States. (more…)
This week’s article takes the importance of the training scale and looks at how the training scale aligns with, and is woven throughout, the competitive levels, as designated by USEF. Part I will focus specifically on training and first level.
US Equestrian has issued the following directive updating its COVID-19 protocols for competitions. (more…)
US Equestrian has published a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan outlining 10 strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in equestrian sport.
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USEF has released a new Diversity and Inclusion statement and is working to implement an action plan that will apply to USEF staffing and programming. (more…)
USEF seeks expressions of interest for an endurance recognized affiliate. (more…)
USEF Board of Directors voted to prohibit the use of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) in horses competing at licensed competitions.
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The United States Equestrian Federation is looking further into the use of MPA.
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Hallie Rush and her 20-year-old pony, Sky Miles, take the individual championship at the USEF Pony Finals.
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As the USEF Pony Finals draw near, here is a glimpse of how preparation is going for Jumper Nation readers.
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How the affiliate agreement termination impacts both organizations and their members and officials.
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With the conclusion of their initial affiliate agreement, the USEF and ADS are unable to reach a new agreement.
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Noelle Maxwell gets the scoop from the USEF about the recent announcement that the use of CBD products would violate drug and medication rules: according to USEF, the rule is not due to a lack of USDA oversight, but for the products’ performance-enhancing effects.
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Cannabinoids (CBD) are likely to impact a horse’s performance due to their anxiety-reducing effects; this substance is no different than legitimate therapeutics that impact behavior in horses.
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